The Backwoods of Canada by Traill, Catharine Parr, And Thomas, Clara (1965 Introduction By), And Ross, Malcolm (Edited By) - 1968

Toronto: New Canadian Library / Mclelland & Stewart Ltd, 1968. No. 51.. Mass-market paperback. Good. No dust jacket as issued. Moderate cover soiling. Minor creasing.. Bucek, Sylvia (Cover by). 0 124p. White cover with vertical olive strip, drawing of woman w/ bonnet. Traill, b. 1802, London-d. 1899, Peterborough, Canada. She and her husband emigrated to Canada in 1832, raising 9 children on their military land grant, where the author became known as a botanist. She authored 17 books, 8 in Canada, as well as regular articles for Montreal's "The Literary Garland". This edition was part of a lengthy excerpt used by N.P. Willis in "Canadian Scenery", 1842 (info from Introduction).